Tullycarnet
# Tullycarnet

Tullycarnet is an area of east Belfast, Northern Ireland.

## Location

This built-up area, mostly residential, lies around 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) to the east of Belfast City Hall. It borders Dundonald to the west, and the main thoroughfare is Kings Road.

## Name

The name "Tullycarnet" is from the Irish Tulaigh Charnáin ("hillock of the little cairn"). It is not known where the original cairn was.

## Facilities

Facilities include the Comber Greenway (a long cycle/recreational path through east Belfast), Tullycarnet Park, Tullycarnet Community Centre (hosting a variety of leisure activities) and a public library.

